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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.74, 3,725.56 and 634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.74, 3,725.56 and 634.82 is: 952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.74 : 3,725.56 = 634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.74/3,725.56 = 634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.74x = 3,725.56 × 634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.74x = 2,365,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,060.00/2,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.22

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